Accélérateur Agrobusiness AUDA-NEPAD 2027 – 3 novembre 2026

Contexte

Call for Applications AUDA-NEPAD Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator Program 2027 for African-owned/led growth-stage companies. 10. Applications are now open for the 2027 AUDA-NEPAD Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator Program. The Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator (HGSA-A) is a COMESA regional initiative funded by the Government of New Zealand through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and implemented by AUDA-NEPAD that supports growth-stage agribusinesses delivering scalable, innovative, and impact-driven solutions across Africa’s agricultural value chain.

Missions et responsabilités

The Accelerator supports companies operating across the agricultural value chain involved in:

• Input supply
• Aggregation
• Processing
• Storage
• Logistics
• Distribution
• Market access
• Digital agriculture
• Value addition

Profil recherché

Eligibility Requirements:

• Legally Registered and Operational : Be legally registered and operational in a COMESA member state.
• African-Owned or Led Growth-Stage Company : Be African-owned or led growth-stage company.
• Women-Owned/Led & Youth-Led Preference : Strong preference to women-owned or led enterprises (70%) and youth-owned or led (18-35) enterprises (30%).
• High-Potential Agribusiness Value-Chains : Operate within inclusive high-potential agribusiness value-chains such as high value crops (excluding primary production). This includes sectors such input supply, agro-processing, value addition, commercialisation, import substitution, aggregation, logistics, distribution, market access services, digital agriculture, and climate-smart inputs.
• Proven and Innovative Business Model : Demonstrate a proven and innovative business model, with an annual turnover close to USD 100,000 (this will vary from one country to the other).
• Regional or International Market Access Potential : Demonstrate potential for accessing regional or international markets and clear scalability prospects eg. through established or emerging export linkages, partnerships across the COMESA region, proven demand beyond local markets, a replicable business model adaptable to different contexts, or a clear strategy for regional expansion.
• Audited Financial Accounts and Compliance : Have audited financial accounts for at least the last 3 years and basic compliance structures.
• Inclusive Participation : Prioritize inclusive participation, including the employment or service of youth, women, people with disabilities and refugees, as well as contribute to food security and nutrition goals.
• HGSA-A Development Objectives : Contribute to HGSA-A’s broader development objectives of driving sustainable agribusiness growth that promotes Africa’s stability and prosperity.
• Green Growth Promotion : Actively pursue and promote Green growth (in line with the OECD Green Growth Strategy), applying climate change mitigation or adaptation techniques and sustainable agricultural practices eg. resources-efficient processes, renewable energy products, waste reduction and recycling or sustainable packaging).

Conditions et avantages

Program Benefits:

• Context-specific Advisory Services: Tailored advisory services designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities in your market and industry sector.
• Cross-border Regulatory & Trade Facilitation Under AfCFTA: Navigate African Continental Free Trade Area opportunities with expert guidance on regulations and cross-border trade facilitation.
• Investment Readiness & Fundraising Support: Potential for accessing HGSA-A investment funding to support business growth.
• Matching to Strategic Partners: Connect with regional buyers, investors, mentors and other strategic partners to accelerate your business growth.
• Post-Acceleration Support: Continued support and guidance even after completing the acceleration program to ensure sustained growth and success.

Selected companies receive:

• Context Specific Advisory support
• Access to Regional and Global markets
• Investment Readiness and Capital linkage
• Technical Assistance and Mentorship from sector experts
• Networking opportunities with peers, buyers, and investors

Dossier de candidature

Selection Process:

• Stage 1 Technical Eligibility : Review of required documentation including business registration and financial statements.
• Stage 2 Thematic Innovation Alignment (Interviews) : Companies undergo interviews to assess their alignment with HGSA-A priorities, business model scalability, and socio-economic impact.
• Stage 3 Due Diligence : Companies are assessed for their credibility and readiness for acceleration, including a thorough review of their business model, leadership, growth potential, and impact — with emphasis on sustainability, inclusivity, and alignment with HGSA-A objectives.

Comment postuler

For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the AUDA-NEPAD Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator Program.

Application Deadline: November 18, 2026